Just adding to what neobrain said, super common issues are addressed in a thread's first post, which is basically an exact copy of the wiki entry. Read a couple of pages, then ask away. The regulars here who frequently help users really don't care if a question has been asked before unless it's obvious the wiki entry addresses it thoroughly; we'll answer your question regardless in any case. There's no need to hesitate; just ask us and we'll do our best to help.
What's more, the forums have a nice feature where you can search individual threads (not just a forum-wide search) for keywords. Just scroll to the bottom and you'll see a little entry box in the lower right-hand region. This is a great way to cut through much of the cruft in a thread.
What's more, the forums have a nice feature where you can search individual threads (not just a forum-wide search) for keywords. Just scroll to the bottom and you'll see a little entry box in the lower right-hand region. This is a great way to cut through much of the cruft in a thread.